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Video & Articles: Appliance & Equipment RepairSamsung Refrigerator Ice Chute Flapper Motor Assembly Replacement DA97-17296A
Samsung Refrigerator Ice Chute Flapper Motor Assembly Replacement DA97-17296A
Skill Level
Total Parts Cost
$206.16Estimated Savings
$112.5003:30
- Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the Ice Chute Flapper Motor Assembly on a Samsung Refrigerator (Model RF27T5501SRAA51). The most common reason for replacing this part is if the flapper will not open or close properly.
All of the information for this video is applicable to the following brands:
Samsung
All of the information for this video is applicable to the following brands:
Samsung
Step By Step Instructions
1
To replace the ice chute flapper and motor assembly in the Samsung refrigerator,
2
You will need a Phillips head screwdriver and a small flathead screwdriver.
3
Before you begin the procedure, unplug the appliance's power cord.
4
Use the Phillips head screwdriver to unthread the two mounting screws securing the ice and water dispenser control assembly.
5
With the screws unthreaded, pull the assembly down.
6
Disconnect the wire connector and release the wire from the retainer.
7
Next, unthread the two screws securing the ice chute flapper and motor assembly.
8
Pull the assembly down and use the small flathead screwdriver to depress the retaining tab on the back side of the wire connector to disconnect it.
9
This may require some effort.
10
To install the new ice chute flapper and motor assembly, first connect the wire connector, then align the assembly and thread the two mounting screws to secure.
11
Reinstall the dispenser control assembly by reconnecting the wire connector and securing the wire in the retainer.
12
Feed the water line into the hole in the assembly as you insert the tab on the rear of the funnel into the slot in the dispenser housing.
13
Rethread the screws to secure.
14
Plug the power cord back in, and the refrigerator should be ready for use.
Description
This video provides step-by-step repair instructions for replacing the Ice Chute Flapper Motor Assembly on a Samsung Refrigerator (Model RF27T5501SRAA51). The most common reason for replacing this part is if the flapper will not open or close properly.
All of the information for this video is applicable to the following brands:
Samsung
All of the information for this video is applicable to the following brands:
Samsung
Step-By-Step Instructions
1
To replace the ice chute flapper and motor assembly in the Samsung refrigerator,
2
You will need a Phillips head screwdriver and a small flathead screwdriver.
3
Before you begin the procedure, unplug the appliance's power cord.
4
Use the Phillips head screwdriver to unthread the two mounting screws securing the ice and water dispenser control assembly.
5
With the screws unthreaded, pull the assembly down.
6
Disconnect the wire connector and release the wire from the retainer.
7
Next, unthread the two screws securing the ice chute flapper and motor assembly.
8
Pull the assembly down and use the small flathead screwdriver to depress the retaining tab on the back side of the wire connector to disconnect it.
9
This may require some effort.
10
To install the new ice chute flapper and motor assembly, first connect the wire connector, then align the assembly and thread the two mounting screws to secure.
11
Reinstall the dispenser control assembly by reconnecting the wire connector and securing the wire in the retainer.
12
Feed the water line into the hole in the assembly as you insert the tab on the rear of the funnel into the slot in the dispenser housing.
13
Rethread the screws to secure.
14
Plug the power cord back in, and the refrigerator should be ready for use.
Applicable Product Model
Parts Needed
Dispenser Funnel Guide
$206.16
Total$0.00
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